Recent California Wine News

New Vintners Association for Lake County

In an effort to bring more attention to the region, Lake County vintners have formed the Lake County Wineries Association. Even though Lake County Wine Country is located just north of the Napa Valley, it lacks the notoriety of its neighbors.

The newly formed association will surely be putting on events and tastings to promote the wines of their region. One of these events is the Lake County Wine Adventure, which is traditionally run by the Lake County Winegrape Commission. It will now be a joint venture between the two organizations.

Roy Cecchetti and Bob Broman were the main proponents in the associations’ development. They formerly worked for Langtry Estate & Vineyards, but recently left to form Cecchetti Wine Co. They recently released a Lake County wine under the 39 Degrees label.

Stags Leap Winegrowers Association Announces Appellation Collection

The 11th anniversary of the Stags Leap District Appellation Collection will be available from October 1st through November 30th. For those of you who aren’t familiar the appellation collection, it is a collection of fifteen cabernets from various Stags Leap Wineries. This year will feature the 2003 vintage.

The cost of the collection is $1,200 plus tax and shipping. You can find out more information at the Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association website, or call Executive Director Nancy Bialek at 707-255-1720.

Comments & Reviews

August 16, 2007 | drdebs

I'm really interested in the development of these winery and/or winegrowers associations. They do such a good job promoting wine's sense of place, and I think they'll have beneficial long-term effects on wine consciousness in this country. Thanks for the heads up on the new association for a region I'm just getting to know better.

August 17, 2007 | Ryan Fujiu

dr debs, i agree completely. napa valley vintners have done such a good job branding (not that napa valley wineries really need the help). other regional winery associations can only help. individual wineries have enough on their plate trying to market their own brand, let alone an entire region. hopefully, lake county's new association will really help.